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La Casetta Cottage
"La Casetta" cottage consists of two bedrooms (one with double bed, one with two singles > that can also be made up as a double), two bathrooms, a kitchen/dining/sitting room with fireplace and a study area with twin beds. So it accommodates up to 6 people. Leading off the kitchen, there is a large terrazza which looks out over the view of the valley (as do all the rooms in the cottage except the bathrooms, which look out over olive groves). The cottage has been restored to a very high standard, combining the old-style charm of wooden beams, old brick floors and an open fire with high-tech comforts such as a jacuzzi spa bath, airconditioning, heating, a dishwasher, satellite television and a video recorder. It is well-stocked with books, magazines and movies in English. The cottage is offered on a weekly basis running Saturday to Saturday.
In addition to the cottage, Villa Rosa also has a couple of apartments to rent to smaller groups:
Il Gelsomino Apartment
"Il Gelsomino" is a flat situated on the ground floor of our farmhouse
and provides spacious accommodation for four people. There is a huge kitchen area with an island bench, six-flame gas cook top, wall oven, dishwasher and plenty of granite worktops. At the other end of the room is a sitting room area with television (and bunk beds). Meals can be eaten on stools at the kitchen bench, at a table in this large room or outside on the terazza which opens directly off the kitchen, has beautiful views of the valley across to Perugia and is very private. There is a bedroom with double bed and ensuite bathroom (with tub and shower overhead). It also has wonderful views of the valley and our garden.
Le Rose Apartment
A flat for 3 people, "Le Rose" is situated on the first floor of the farmhouse
and has a large bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, a bathroom with bath and shower and a fully-equipped modern kitchen opening onto an outdoor eating area which looks out over the garden, the pool and the hills beyond.
Notes on price:
From 600 euros per week to 1.100 euros per week, depending on the season
You can pay by the following methods
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club International, Bankers Draft, Cash
Accommodation
VDRN
Type
Description
Sleeping capacity:
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6
Property Catering:
Self Catering
Ammenities/Facilities provided
Free Parking Facility
Towels Provided
Ironing Facilities
Central Heating
Garden
Fireplace
barbecue
cot
air conditioning
washing machine
dishwasher
fridge/freezer
television
satellite
telephone
hairdryer
hob/stove
Bath or Shower
Children's Play Area
Etc.
Further details
It is a short walk from the village of Montemelino which is tiny but boasts an excellent, reasonably-priced restaurant. It is about 15 kilometres from Perugia and only 5 ks from the superstrada that connects Florence and Rome ( we're about halfway between those cities).
This road can neither be seen nor heard from the house, but its vicinity
makes Villa Rosa a great base for seeing Umbria and Tuscany. Montemelino is not serviced by public transport, however, so a stay here only really works if you have wheels.
Cooking classes with a chef from "L'Osteria Il Gufo" in Perugia can be arranged on Sundays and/or Mondays. These mini-courses must be requested well in advance.
Sailing expeditions on Lake Trasimeno in a beautiful 6.5 metre boat are also
available. Explore the islands and enjoy either a picnic lunch or try the local fish
specialities. Half or full day excursions are possible and must be arranged in advance.
For those who prefer to to swim closer to home, a 6X12 metre salt water pool
is available for the enjoyment of all our guests at Villa Rose
There are wonderful walks in the area as the property backs onto a forest. Walk to the top of the hill and you will be rewarded with a breaktaking 360° view of the area - from Lake Trasimeno around to Perugia and Assisi in the distance.
